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    ADHD Diagnosis & Management Strategies for Primary Care, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:09


    PW board member Alex McDonald, MD, returns to host a conversation with Barry K. Herman, MD, about the increasing prevalence of ADHD in the US population and how primary care physicians can meet growing diagnostic needs amid the shortage of child psychiatrists. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Smart EMR Practices to Strengthen Your Legal Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:15


    Dr. MedLaw returns this week to share the legal do's and don'ts of filling out electronic medical records.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Rehabilitation Access Disparities, Part 2: Stigmatizing Language Found in Charts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 7:48


    Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center continue their conversation on rehabilitation access disparities for patients with violent injuries, sharing steps that individual clinicians can take to help close gaps. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Rehabilitation Access Disparities, Part 1: Denials Undermine Recovery After Violent Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 9:45


    Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center describe how survivors of community violence face disproportionately high rates of rehab denials compared with patients injured in motor vehicle crashes. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Behavioral Healthcare AI, Part 2: Detecting Suicide Risk for Earlier Intervention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:14


    Tom Zaubler, MD, continues sharing his insights on AI's applications in the field of behavioral healthcare, emphasizing the technology's ability to identify which patients are at high risk for suicide. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Behavioral Healthcare AI, Part 1: Improving Access & Measurement-Based Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 10:39


    Tom Zaubler, MD, discusses how AI can help behavioral health practitioners track their patients' well-being longitudinally and devote more time to developing trusting clinical relationships. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Malpractice Attorney Shares Documentation Best Practices for Clinicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 12:38


    What exactly does "document everything" entail, and how can clinicians set themselves up for success during malpractice investigations? In her latest podcast episode, Dr. MedLaw dives into medicolegally savvy documentation practices. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Genetic Testing in AMKD With Dr. Hung, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 10:20


    Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're continuing our conversation with Dr. Adriana Hung, this time with an emphasis on genetic testing in APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    How Digital Health Tools Can Support Better Patient Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 13:55


    Richard "RJ" Kedziora (Estenda Solutions) comments on the current landscape of digital health solutions, including persistent challenges in reimbursement and patient engagement, as well as where the future of healthcare AI may be headed. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    How Wildfires Impact Heart Disease & What Doctors Can Do to Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 13:45


    Stacey E. Alexeeff, PhD, and Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, highlight key points from their research into the impact of wildfires on cardiovascular events. They also share strategies to ensure patients with cardiovascular disease are prepared to protect their health in times of increased air pollution. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Match Day 2025: A Program Director's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 12:15


    In view of Match Day, Corinne L. Bria, MD, director of the Residency Training Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, offers insight into how the resident selection process has changed in recent years.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Match Day 2025: Reflections From a Current Resident

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 5:35


    Samuel Mikhail, MD, pediatric resident at Nemours Children's Hospital, reflects on his Match Day experience, shares how the process can be improved, and offers advice for current and future applicants. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    National Kidney Month: A Call to Address the Hidden, Rising Burden of CKD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 9:11


    Salvatore Viscomi, MD (Carna Health), highlights the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease and calls on the healthcare system to increase screening and prevention efforts.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Exploring APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease: Insights from Dr. Adriana Hung

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 8:22


    Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're talking about a topic that's critical for nephrologists and all healthcare professionals working with kidney disease, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, or AMKD.Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    President Carter's Legacy and the Future of Immunotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 9:41


    President Jimmy Carter's public battle with melanoma and his successful treatment with immunotherapy helped shape public perception and awareness of these groundbreaking treatments. Alicia Zhou, PhD, CEO, Cancer Research Institute, explores how his advocacy influenced research funding, policy changes, and clinical trial engagement. She discusses the rapid advancements in immunotherapy since Carter's diagnosis in 2015, the remaining challenges in accessibility and efficacy, and the future directions that could revolutionize cancer care. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 9:43


    Wrapping up their healthcare predictions, PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) discuss new drugs for weight loss and pain management that clinicians can expect to see this year.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 13:53


    PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) continue discussing their anticipated 2025 healthcare innovations, zeroing in on gene-editing technologies and precision medicine Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 12:56


    PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald has a conversation with Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) about what changes may be coming to healthcare in 2025. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    The Importance of Blood Donation, Part 2: Tackling Barriers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 7:25


    In part 2, Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, returns to discuss barriers that prevent people from donating blood and share strategies to address common misconceptions.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    The Importance of Blood Donation, Part 1: An Easy Way to Encourage Patients to Participate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 9:12


    Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, offers a resource that clinicians can share with patients to help increase blood donation participation. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Medicolegal Quick Hitters: Key Legal Considerations Every Physician Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 10:16


    In her first episode of 2025, Dr. MedLaw takes a look back at all her podcast episodes from last year and pulls out the most important takeaways for physicians. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Discussing Potential Solutions for Physician Burnout, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 9:25


    In the second part of her conversation about burnout, Louise Underdahl, PhD, discusses the pandemic's impact on physician mental health, as well as how collaboration between clinicians and administrators may be the most effective path forward. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Discussing Potential Solutions for Physician Burnout, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 12:41


    Louise Underdahl, PhD, elaborates on the findings from her recent systematic review on physician burnout, including an overview of various solutions.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    How to Respond to Negative Reviews Without Violating Patient Privacy Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 12:42


    Dr. MedLaw returns to advise how physicians can handle negative online reviews without accidentally giving away patients' health information and potentially facing legal trouble.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Preparing for Deductibles to Reset, Part 2: Centering the Patient Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 11:50


    In the second part of their conversation about deductibles resetting at the start of the year, Blake Walker (Inbox Health) and Jeff Hillam (Red House Medical Billing) discuss common reasons why patients raise issues with medical bills and how clinicians can be prepared. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Preparing for Deductibles to Reset, Part 1: Staff Training & Patient Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 17:03


    In the first part of their conversation, Blake Walker (Inbox Health) and Jeff Hillam (Red House Medical Billing) share some practices physicians can adopt to facilitate seamless billing and payment as deductibles reset in the new year. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    A Physician's Reaction to the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 1:55


    On this episode, PW Physician Editor Linda Girgis, MD, offers comment on the recent shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    How to Address & Process Emotional Trauma as a Physician

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 10:15


    On this episode, Andrea Austin, MD (Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium; Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers) discusses how emotional trauma can impact physicians. She also describes some practices clinicians can adopt to process the trauma they experience at work.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 14:28


    In the second part of their interview, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), and family medicine physician Frank Domino, MD (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) share some steps clinicians can take to ensure that they—and their patients—have access to accurate medical information.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 14:04


    On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), interviews family medicine physician Frank Domino, MD (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) about medical communication and the potential dangers of misinformation.  Stay tuned for next week's episode to listen to part 2. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    How to Structure Social Media Policies to Prevent Physician Liability

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 10:52


    On this episode, PW regular contributor Dr. MedLaw returns to share key points that physicians should include in their clinics' social media policies to protect patient privacy and prevent liability. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Why Physician Planning Is Crucial Before a Potential Natural Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 6:04


    Today we are joined Dr. Reggie Ferreira of Tulane University. He discusses the importance of physician pre planning before a potential natural disaster, noting the need to collaborate with the community before the event.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Are You Using Humor Appropriately With Patients & Colleagues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 24:04


    Andrea Austin, MD (Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers podcast), and Bradley Block, MD (Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast), have a conversation about the benefits and potential pitfalls of using humor in medicine. They describe common situations where physicians may consider using humor and offer advice on how to crack jokes that will land well.   Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Civic Health & Engagement: A Call to Action to Ensure Patients Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 20:23


    On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), sits down with Ilan Shapiro, MD (Pediatrician and Medical Director, AltaMed), to discuss the importance of civic engagement and how ensuring patients are registered to vote can positively impact health.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Supporting Your Patients as They Navigate Their Breast Cancer Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 16:15


    For breast cancer awareness month, Steven Chen, MD, MBA, highlights the value of whole-person health in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema, emphasizing differences from traditional care, cost barriers, patient education, early detection, long-term side effects, and the importance of specialist collaboration. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Ensuring Timely Diagnosis & Referrals for Patients With Postpartum Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 14:57


    On this episode, Ewurama Sackey, MD, and Jason James, MD, advocate for clinicians in the fields of behavioral health and obstetrics and gynecology to screen patients more often for postpartum depression (PPD). They emphasize PPD's distinction from the “baby blues” and strategies to reduce disparities for women of color.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    National Primary Care Week: Strengthening Healthcare Through Community Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 22:41


    For National Primary Care Week, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), has a conversation with family medicine physician Marc Price, DO (Family Medicine of Malta). They discuss the PCP's role as a trusted doctor providing comprehensive care to local communities, emphasizing how greater investment in their specialty could help improve the U.S. healthcare system.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Disney's Recent Controversy & How Doctors Can Use Arbitration Agreements Appropriately

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 13:58


    PW regular contributor Dr. MedLaw reviews a recent controversy in which Disney claimed arbitration after a woman died of anaphylaxis while visiting their parks. With this in mind, Dr. MedLaw shares how arbitration agreements are held to different ethical standards in medicine and how physicians can ensure they are fair to patients and hold up in court.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Leveraging Nonverbal Cues to Build Trust & Improve Patient Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 10:10


    On this episode, Dr. Bradley Block (Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast) shares how physicians can use subtle nonverbal cues to convey interest and authority to their patients, which can help build trust and improve the efficiency of visits. He also discusses how physicians can address “the question behind the question,” or the deeper issues patients may struggle to articulate.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Resilience in Medicine: Sharing Practices Physicians Can Easily Adopt to Improve Well-Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 9:09


    This week, we are joined by Andrea Austin, MD (Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium; Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers). Dr. Austin discusses the concept of resilience, sharing practical, small changes physicians can make to improve their mental health and well-being, especially in moments of stress.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Strategies to Help Diagnosis NSCLC and the Benefits of a Team-Based Approach, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 6:57


    Dr. Rajat Thawani continues his conversation on non-small cell lung cancer. Today he reviews various strategies to help diagnosis NSCLC, including the importance of testing patients who are smokers and non-smokers. He also explains why multidisciplinary teams can help this patient population.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Biomarker Testing and NSCLC, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 6:26


    Today we are joined by Dr. Rajat Thawani. He discusses why biomarker testing is crucial in guiding treatment decisions for patients with ROS1 mutations in NSCLC. He also highlights how specialized biomarker testing teams enhance the identification and management of patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC by providing knowledge about resistance mechanisms and helping select appropriate therapies. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Understanding the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 10:57


    Today we are joined by Dr. MedLaw. She discusses the complexities of the "standard of care" in medical malpractice cases. Dr. MedLaw explains that while the standard is meant to reflect what is recognized as acceptable and appropriate medical practice, it must also consider the specific circumstances, location, and the evolving nature of medical knowledge, allowing for some flexibility and acknowledging the role of medical judgment. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    The Influence of Nutrition on Sleep Patterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 14:25


    Today we are joined by Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH. He discusses the impact of diet and lifestyle on sleep quality, including how raw foods, and foods rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, can help lower inflammation and improve sleep. Additionally, Dr. Singh explains why it is important for providers to determine whether patients have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, as these issues may have different causes and require different solutions.   Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Thinking Beyond Opioids: Proactive Ways to Address Pain in Patients With IBD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 10:49


    Today we are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Gil Melmed. He discusses the high prevalence of pain in patients with IBD, especially among those hospitalized with acute pain. He also highlights the risks associated with opioid use and advocates for a proactive pain management approach while describing a proactive pain bundle implemented at Cedars-Sinai, which includes acetaminophen, gabapentin, and NSAIDs, aiming to minimize opioid use.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Understanding the “Barbie Effect” & How Pop Culture Can Influence Patient Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 10:49


    Today we are joined by Dr. Christopher Worsham from Harvard Medical School. He explains why healthcare professionals should utilize publicly available data to better understand how popular culture influences patient behaviors. Reference: Worsham CM, et al. Online search interest in gynecologists after the release of the film Barbie. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2424658. Published 2024 Jul 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24658 Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    The Obesity Epidemic: Misinformation, High Medication Costs, & Future Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 11:16


    Today we are joined by Dr. Anthony Auriemma. He discusses the popularity and efficacy of GLP one therapy but notes that while these new medications have shown promising results, there is a lot of misinformation about them. He also expresses hope for future treatments, including new medications and potential price reductions.  Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Caring for Colleagues & Their Children, Part 2: Documentation & Confidentiality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 6:24


    PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert commentary on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), continues his conversation with pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD (The Permanente Medical Group, San Francisco, California). They discuss considerations related to privacy and record-keeping when treating colleagues or their children.   Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Caring for Colleagues & Their Children, Part 1: Setting Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 13:05


    PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert commentary on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), interviews pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD, (The Permanente Medical Group, San Francisco, California) about the ethical considerations of treating physician colleagues or their children.  Stay tuned for next week's episode to listen to part 2. Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    Embracing Whole-Person Health for Physician & Patient Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 9:48


    PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert points of view on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.On this episode, Jeffrey Gladd, MD, chief medical officer at Fullscript, shares his personal journey with whole-person health and how it has impacted his practice.Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

    AI Diagnostics, Private Equity in Your Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 27:26


    John Bertrand (CEO, Digital Diagnostics) speaks with us about LumineticsCore, an AI diagnostic system that autonomously diagnoses patients for diabetic retinopathy, including macular edema, to detect disease before it leads to blindness. Also, regular contributor Dr. MedLaw discusses the role of private equity in your practice.Enjoy Listening!Let us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

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